An east to northeasterly airflow lies over New Zealand today, strong for some meanwhile a large high sits out to our east and low pressure sits in the Tasman Sea.

Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
Cloudy with rain north of the Waikato, Northland may have a few heavy falls especially in the east. Rain eases in the evening at which point there may catch a spit or two elsewhere. Blustery easterlies.
Highs: 18-22

Western North Island (including Central North Island)
High cloud, mid level cloud thickens from afternoon pushing in from the northwest. Evening showers for Taranaki. Northeasterlies.
Highs: 15-20

Eastern North Island
Morning cloud breaks to high cloud, spits of rain possible from afternoon. Northeasterly winds.
Highs: 18-19

Wellington
Partly cloudy with northeasterly winds.
Highs: 19-22

Marlborough & Nelson
Partly cloudy, rain moves into Nelson overnight. North to northeasterly winds.
Highs: 18-21

Canterbury
Partly cloudy, northeasterly winds across the plains strong about the coast, easing later in the day. Winds tend more to the north inland.
Highs: 17-20

West Coast
Mostly cloudy with rain south of Westport, heavy falls at times. Buller has a mainly dry day then some rain moves in overnight. Northeasterly winds.
Highs: 17-21

Southland & Otago
Partly cloudy, chance spot of from afternoon, rain more likely about the lakes district. North to northeasterly winds, gusty northeasterlies for coastal Otago.
Highs: 17-22